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Articles in Participatory Budget

Vote Now in Ward 1 Participatory BudgetWard 1 residents have an immediate and direct opportunity to participate directly in choosing which local infrastructure improvement projects to support with $1.5 million in local capital dollars. by Ryan McGrealPublished April 05, 2017 in Participatory Budget (2 comments)

School Food Programs Top Ward 1 Participatory Budget PicksThe ward's second annual participatory budget results, unveiled Thursday night at a community meeting, saw two different school food programs land at the top of the priority list of how to spend the ward's area rating budget of $1.5 million. by Saira PeeskerPublished January 24, 2014 in Participatory Budget (57 comments)

Ward 1 Residents to Vote on Participatory BudgetHamilton's Ward 1 residents have an opportunity to choose among 80 projects up for voting in the ward's $1.5 million participatory budget. by Saira PeeskerPublished October 11, 2013 in Participatory Budget (24 comments)

Next Steps Considered After Ward 2 Participatory BudgetAfter a promising start and some hiccups, the Ward 2 Participatory Budget organizers are planning for process improvements and a rising turnout in the future. by Saira PeeskerPublished September 06, 2013 in Participatory Budget (45 comments)